MN Seafarers' Pledge Express Survey About Your Organisation Question Title * 1. Which best describes your organisation? Shipping company / ship operator Port authority / port operator Maritime service provider (classification, agency, consultancy, etc.) Maritime training institution / college University / academic institution Seafarer welfare charity / organisation Maritime professional association / institute Logistics / supply chain company (non-shipping) Energy / offshore company Local government / port city authority National government / regulatory body Employer in non-maritime sector Other Question Title * 2. What is your role within your organisation (if employed) Executive / Senior Leadership Serving seafarer HR / Recruitment Operations / Technical Policy / Government Training / Education Welfare / Support Services Communications / Public Affairs Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Does your organisation currently employ or engage seafarers (current or former)? Yes, currently employing serving seafarers Yes, employing former seafarers in shore-based roles Both No, but we have in the past No, never Unknown Question Title * 4. How would you rate your organisation's current understanding of seafarer skills, qualifications, and experience? Very strong – we have deep expertise Good – we understand the basics and key qualifications Limited – we know some but have significant gaps Weak – we have little understanding Not applicable to our work The Need Question Title * 5. How well do you feel merchant seafarers are recognised and valued in the UK? Poorly Somewhat Adequately Well Very Well Public recognition Public recognition Poorly Public recognition Somewhat Public recognition Adequately Public recognition Well Public recognition Very Well Employer understanding of their skills Employer understanding of their skills Poorly Employer understanding of their skills Somewhat Employer understanding of their skills Adequately Employer understanding of their skills Well Employer understanding of their skills Very Well Support for transition to shore careers Support for transition to shore careers Poorly Support for transition to shore careers Somewhat Support for transition to shore careers Adequately Support for transition to shore careers Well Support for transition to shore careers Very Well Question Title * 6. What do you think are the BIGGEST challenges facing seafarers today? Lack of public awareness/recognition Difficulty transitioning to shore-based employment Mental health and wellbeing issues Employers don't understand seafarer skills Inadequate welfare support services Other The Pledge Question Title * 7. What's your reaction? Strong – I'd support this Good but needs refinement Too vague/symbolic Missing something important Not the right approach Question Title * 8. What should Pledge signatories actually DO? (Pick up to 3) Publicly acknowledge seafarers' contribution Recognise sea service as equivalent experience in recruitment Offer interviews/mentoring to transitioning seafarers Support seafarer mental health initiatives Contribute to seafarer welfare charities Participate in Merchant Navy Day/events Promote maritime careers to young people Something else Your Interest Question Title * 9. Would your organisation consider signing an MN Pledge? Yes, interested Possibly – need more information Unlikely Too early to say Question Title * 10. What would make you MORE likely to sign? Clear, simple commitments Minimal administrative burden Visibility and recognition for signatories Seeing peer organisations sign Alignment with our CSR/ESG goals Practical resources to help implement Other Final Thought Question Title * 11. In one sentence, what should the MN Pledge achieve? Question Title * 12. If you would like to stay informed, please provide your email address. Question Title * 13. How did you hear about the Merchant Navy Pledge? Social media MNWB Newsletter MNWB Website Email from MNWB Industry Other (please specify) Thank you for completing this survey. Your input will help shape the development of the MN Pledge. Done
